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Post by alvoram on Dec 30, 2012 2:53:03 GMT
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Post by alvoram on Dec 30, 2012 2:28:58 GMT
No not used them, and no it's not a good deal... The charger and batteries are worthless... You'd do so much better spending a little more.... www.vapeescape.co.uk/lavatube-v4~431 GENUINE L-Rider LT4 18650 Body £29.95 www.vapeescape.co.uk/xtar-wp2ii-charger~408 genuine, reliable, and trusted xtar charger... £14.99 www.vapeescape.co.uk/efest-imr-batteries~454 - Great Efest batteries 18650 (2000mah) x 2 £17.90 (£8.95 each) TOTAL PRICE BEFORE DISCOUNT: £62.84 discount code 'allabout' - giving 10% off. TOTAL PRICE WITH DISCOUNT: £56.56 with FREE delivery. Maybe a little bit more, but I can guarantee you, that you are getting top quality kit.... and fantastic after sales in the unlikely event you should have any problems. |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 29, 2012 1:01:41 GMT
+1 for anyDVD and cloneDVD... Not free software, but I doubt you'll have to pay  |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 28, 2012 21:26:12 GMT
Yeh the "50% off Everything, Apply discount code" could be a little misleading!
That was quick!
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Post by alvoram on Dec 28, 2012 13:00:02 GMT
Meli, they may just ignore it, as they've clearly been ignoring the current rules on Lithium batteries...
Current rules
Consumer mail : Prohibited (I've sent and received them through consumer mail)
Business mail : allowed through Royal Mail Tracked® UK addresses only (how many vendors post via standard first class?)
Incoming Rules (as of the 10th)
Prohibited when sent on their own in
the domestic and international post
Allowed in UK and international post
when contained in a device*
Allowed in the UK post when sent
with a device*
The rules currently in place haven't been enforced by royal mail, nor have vendors abided by them. So I'm not sure the changes coming on the 10th will make much difference. Any changes would only mean massive losses for royal mail, and I'm not sure they're in a position to absorb them.
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Post by alvoram on Dec 28, 2012 3:43:17 GMT
Eh? You are posting info about Lithium primary cells ie non-rechargeable batteries.. For rechargeable batteries (Lithium -Ion) it's a different set of rules..No grams calculation in those. This is for rechargeable batteries within device.. The only difference between the 2 sets of rules is the swapping of a Wh rating for a gram of Li per cell, which I did point out in my last post. The full set of rules for lithium ion rechargeable cells is as follows. Each package must contain no more than four cells or two batteries installed in equipment. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package. Watt-hour rating must not exceed 20Wh per cell or 100Wh per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed have been so tested. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management programme as specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden. Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities. Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit. The equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services for destinations within the UK. So, like I said orginally, pretty much rules out most ecigs... We're splitting hairs here, and I'm not really sure what your point is. My points were that the list of rules is so extensive, that few products will meet all of those requirements, particularly the "proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3." But my other point was that, by the looks of the main table posted, the restrictions on Lithium (and Lithium ion  ) batteries already in place have not been enforced, they're already prohibited in consumer mail, and limited to tracked commercial mail, most vendors have the option of shipping via good old first class, never heard of a problem yet. In short, most ecigs will be prohibited, but then again, unless they were sent by business tracked mail, they always were, so will it make much of a difference? |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 27, 2012 3:08:43 GMT
That is for batteries shipped with equipment. There is another section for batteries within equipment..Two different sets of rules..The batteries within equipment applies to ego and lookey likey batteries.. Nope... That is for batteries WITHIN device, the following is for batteries WITH device... Lithium metal/alloy batteries sent with equipment (e.g. non-rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices) UK destinations: Yes International destinations: No Follow these packaging guidelines: The maximum number of batteries allowed in each package is the minimum number required to power the equipment plus two spares. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package. The lithium content must not be more than 1g per cell or 2g per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed have been so tested. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management programme as specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden. Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities. The consignment must be accompanied with a document with an indication that the package contains lithium metal cells or batteries; that the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged; that special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and also a telephone number for additional information. Cells and batteries must be packed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cell or battery. Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging that could lead to a short circuit. The equipment sent with cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation. Lithium battery handling label to be applied (see page 37). The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services. There is a lithium-ion specific section too, but the rules for those sections appear to be the same, but with the addition of Wh limits too... |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 26, 2012 16:33:15 GMT
This is the summary taken from: Clicky So the way I interpret it is that batteries within devices are fine..Also means you can no longer buy butane for your blow torches online using RM as a shipping method.. They also have restrictions applied when contained within a device, "* Volume, quantity, packaging, labelling and service restrictions apply as shown in the A-Z list." The restrictions denoted by that particular asterix are as follows: Follow these packaging guidelines: Each package must contain no more than four cells or two batteries installed in equipment. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package. The lithium content must not be more than 1g per cell or 2g per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed have been so tested. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management programme as specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden. Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities. Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit. The equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services for destinations within the UK. Few things stand out, must be SC protected (is that the battery, or does SC protection in the device count?) Must be less than a gram of lithium per cell. And then all the quality and standards controls. I think that pretty much rules out most ecigs, and ecig batteries, as well as many other battery containing devices. Interesting though, that they are currently only allowed through tracked business services... We all know that hasn't been enforced! |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 25, 2012 17:15:08 GMT
How is this going to impact their business? I'd be very concerned if I was in charge at royal mail, many electronic products contain lithium ion batteries, so does this mean they will no longer ship mobile phones, laptops, tablets, RC controlled vehicles, and so on?
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Post by alvoram on Dec 25, 2012 10:45:41 GMT
I think I really need 2 |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 24, 2012 17:27:15 GMT
I'm in Macca please, especially if you can get the "Optional: MINI CVI Tube (1 x 18350)" aswell
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Post by alvoram on Dec 23, 2012 21:26:08 GMT
I dont get it either, these fake ultrafire 18650's go for less than a quid on ebay, where's the profit, surely they could ask as much for the 16340 in the first place....
I call fake picture too, have seen many of these stripped down images of ultrafire batteries, and they always look like the one ant posted. Plus if the ultrafire batteries I've used are 16340s, please tell me where I can buy a small 16340 mod, because those things still last over a day after almost 9 months usage. A days use, from a 16340 mod would be amazing!
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Post by alvoram on Dec 20, 2012 22:44:07 GMT
+1 for convertx... although it's been a while since I did that kind of thing and you used to have to pay for the full version. |
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Post by alvoram on Dec 20, 2012 18:42:21 GMT
yeh it is the left click to drag, and if you're using the method in the video you don't need to press the right or left arrow keys, just try and drag it off one side of the screen and windows will do the rest.
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Post by alvoram on Dec 20, 2012 12:38:53 GMT
But han you've been vaping since sept, wouldn't it have flared up really badly the first time you used it if you were sensitive to PG or VG?
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) batteries already in place have not been enforced, they're already prohibited in consumer mail, and limited to tracked commercial mail, most vendors have the option of shipping via good old first class, never heard of a problem yet.